28/03/2025
One piece of advice from us as experienced dog professionals? Ditch the constant ball throwing—especially those bloody ball launchers!
We’ve worked with so many ball-obsessed dogs, and sadly, we’ve also seen the long-term effects—joint problems, arthritis, and overexertion from repetitive chasing.
Now, don’t get us wrong—balls aren’t bad! We use them sparingly for distraction, as a reward, for training (like wait-and-throw or hide-and-find), or simply to let a dog carry one for a dopamine boost.
But non-stop ball throwing? It takes away from a dog’s natural behaviours—sniffing, exploring, and engaging with their environment, which are far more beneficial for their mental and physical well-being. In fact, letting your dog sniff and roam will tire them out much better than an hour of chasing a ball!
So next time you’re out, put the launcher down and let your dog enjoy being a dog. You’ll both be better off for it!
New course starting mid April!
If you have a dog that is ball obsessed then you need to join this five week course.
Repetitive ball throwing is bad for your dog mentally and physically. The stress and strain it puts on your dogs body not only lead to injury but will contribute to Arthritis.
Arthritis is not an old dogs disease, it effects all ages and breeds including puppies.
Arthritis is the biggest killer of dogs in the UK. More dogs are enthusianised for this than anything else.
This course will offer safe, stimulating, enriching alternatives to ball throwing that you and your dog will love.
Places are limited so grab one quickly
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